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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When you have 25 - 50% in AAP, the term "gifted" has lost all meaning.[/quote]

There are NOT 25-50% of fcps kids in AAP centers/level IV.

You need to try to brush up on facts.[/quote]

No, you need to brush up on your facts.  Of the three schools closest to my house:  One has 35%, one has 33% and the other has 25%.  There are schools with up to 50% kids in AAP.  That is a fact.[/quote]

If you you know that the three schools closest to your home have these specific numbers, several things are true: (1) you live in a very specific area in the Western part of the county that's a TJ feeder zone, (2) you have way too much time on your hands, (3) which you spend on some weird obsession you have with a program that your child doesn't even attend, and (4) you would be a lot happier if you just moved somewhere like Lake Braddock. Or heck-- try a Stuart zoned school. Your kid will look like a rocket scientist by virtue of the fact they speak English.  If your kids can't keep up, you should definately teach them that the solution is just to surround themselves with lower performing people. [/quote]

^^ beyond any issues related to the children, here is another reason why people dislike AAP: the parents. [/quote]

Same reason people with gifted kids want to run to centers and out of Gen. Ed. - the parents. [/quote]

Really? Are you that socially awkward that you need a special school? Sorry if normal folks intimidate you.

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Very few of the handful of butthurt Gen Ed parents who latch on to threads like this would seem to fit any commonly accepted definition of "normal."[/quote]

"Butthurt"? Yes, definitely awkward. My kid just started 2nd and these threads really just make me want to avoid AAP altogether.

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NP here:  I haven't been in on these ridiculous posts, but I have to say that you don't seem like you have any intention of avoiding AAP if you have a brand new 2nd grader and are already on this forum.  I'm really not trying to be mean at all...just seems like you are actually wanting your child in (as opposed to perhaps someone who starts posting and reviewing this section after the pool letters are mailed.)[/quote]

Huh? It popped up on Recent Topics. We are probably moving in the next year or so and we are keeping schools in mind. After hearing about AAP from our neighbors we are definitely questioning FCPS overall. OP's post caught my eye since we've been thinking that the whole way G&T is handled here is BS.

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Let me get this straight.  You could care less about AAP. The thread just popped up on Recent Topics.  And so read all 12 pages.  Then hopped onto the thread to insult AAP parents. Then checked back later and defend yourself?  Seems like you care quite a bit actually.  And already have a firm view about the evils of gifted education. Which means you are probably not at all happy about Larlo's NNAT score.  Please. Just do everyone a favor and move to Arlington. You'll be happier, we'll be happier. It's win-win. [/quote]

I haven't read all of the posts on the earlier pages, but I did get sucked in when the AAP parents started chiming in with insults. I'm anti-bully like that.

"Evils of gifted education." My DH and I were both in GT programs as children so definitely not opposed to GT in general. Just questioning how it's been implemented here (not really a gifted program).

Anyway, we are leaning towards Arlington to cut down on commute so you might get your wish. 
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don't let the door hit ya! [/quote]

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